Tips For Making Better Videos - Canon ZR Instruction Manual

Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the camera
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For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with your
right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your
body. Support the camera underneath with your left hand.
With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by
touch, without taking your eye off the action.
Using a tripod
To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the
camera on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable
height.) and operate it with the wireless controller.
• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave an
attached Finder Unit exposed to bright sunlight or it may
damage the unit or the LCD screen (since the Finder Unit
magnifies light). You may be able to move the Finder
Unit out of direct sunlight by changing the angle of the
LCD screen. When not attached to the camera, always
replace its protective cap.
• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no
longer than 3/16 inch (5.5 mm), or it will damage the
camera.
Composition
The most important element in the scene does not have to be
in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position
your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on
the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving
towards.
Don't cut off the top of the subject's head, and don't cut
people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above
or below).
Watch out for distracting objects in the background.
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